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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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